Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer as median incomes, rents, and home prices all vary depending on…
Erin RoseSeptember 26, 2018
The latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia shows that homeownership is still cheaper than renting in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in…
Erin RoseAugust 17, 2018
The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of…
Erin RoseAugust 1, 2018
Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you…
Erin RoseJuly 20, 2018
According to the Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors, 61% of first-time homebuyers purchased their homes with down payments below 6% in…
Erin RoseJuly 16, 2018
We keep hearing that home affordability is approaching crisis levels. While this may be true in a few metros across the country, housing affordability is…
Erin RoseJuly 12, 2018
The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a…
Erin RoseJune 25, 2018
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent…
Erin RoseJune 8, 2018